Intuitive supports the generation of high-quality clinical evidence. We work with clinicians, hospitals and medical/surgical societies to uncover the benefits of da Vinci technology while maintaining a patients-first mindset. These investigations help generate evidence showing da Vinci technology value to patients, surgeons, societies and other key stakeholders.
Part of Intuitive’s practice is to perform systematic literature reviews. These results are based on internal, unpublished meta-analysis of peer-reviewed literature for robotic-assisted procedures using the Intuitive da Vinci surgical system. They highlight value, and help educate and inform evidence-based decision-making by physicians, health care providers, payors, and policymakers. A large scale meta-analysis is now available.
We conduct traditional clinical studies, outcomes research, and we utilize real world evidence (RWE) databases. Explore recent evidence from our sponsored studies.
Comparative outcomes for inguinal hernia repair early
results (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted).
Institutional-driven research with Intuitive support
Working with surgeons, institutions, and societies we help contribute to the body of knowledge about minimally invasive care. Research includes multicenter studies and society partnerships.
Since 1998, over 43,000 peer-reviewed publications
referencing our technologies have been published in
various clinical journals, and the number is growing. They include: randomized studies, systematic reviews, real-world evidence analyses, prospective and retrospective comparison studies, and pre-clinical studies.
Intuitive grant programmes
In addition to a clinical evidence programme, Intuitive has a research and educational grants programme. Our awards support clinical and technology developments and further research in the field of surgical robotics.
Learn more about possible grants: Clinical.Affairs.Europe@intusurg.com
Learn more about educational grants: https://www.intuitive-foundation.org/fellowships/
Disclosures
Da Vinci X & Xi Surgical Systems
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems (da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems) are intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic
laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign tumors and malignant tumors classified as T1 and T2, and for benign base of tongue resection procedures. The systems are indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures). They are intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room
environment.
The da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems are class IIb medical devices CE marked (CE 2460) under the European Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Refer to Instructions For Use before use.
SureForm 45 and 60 Staplers
The SureForm 45 Stapler & SureForm 60 Stapler and SureForm 45 Stapler Reloads & SureForm 60 Stapler Reloads and other Stapler Accessories (including the bladeless obturators) are intended to be used with a compatible da Vinci Surgical System for resection, transection, and, or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, Urologic, and Pediatric surgery. The devices can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing
material (natural or synthetic).
The SureForm 60 Stapler and SureForm 45 Stapler, SureForm 60 and SureForm 45 Stapler Reloads are class IIa and IIb medical devices CE marked (CE 2460) under the European Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Refer to Instructions For Use before use.
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Individuals' outcomes may depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to patient characteristics, disease characteristics and/or physician/surgeon experience.
Some products, features or technologies may not be available in all countries. Please contact your local Intuitive representative for product
availability in your region.
Refer to the product specific User Manual for indications, contraindications, warnings and other product information.